Title: Produce Safety Program Supervisor #R0377

State Role Title: Environmental Manager I

Hiring Range: $59,754-$90,000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Program Supervisor to manage a Produce Safety Program for the Office of Dairy and Foods in the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services. Under the leadership of the Program Manager, this position will direct a statewide farm level Produce Safety Program that is supported by a federal grant. The position will provide management, supervision, direction and support to the Produce Safety Program Staff and the Rapid Response Team Coordinator. Program activities include management of and compliance with all requirements of the Produce Safety and Rapid Response team federal grants, administering all produce related laws and regulations; implementing and directing a farm level inspection program that will protect the public from adulterated and misrepresented produce while simultaneously promoting produce safety and coordinating emergency response activities with respect. Provides leadership to the Virginia Rapid Response team. In addition, this individual establishes and effectively manages the program’s human and financial resources. Routine partnering and interaction with Virginia’s produce industry, federal/state officials, enforcement organizations, special interest groups, academia and the general public is also required. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of food science and food and produce safety principles and practices, basic knowledge of emergency response and ICS. Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable laws and regulations. Experience in budget development, and financial analysis. Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with the food industry, the public, and other regulatory agencies. Solid computer skills are needed with experience using standard business applications such as Microsoft Office and the internet.

Additional Considerations

Ability to supervise others and personnel management. Demonstrated experience working in a regulatory environment with knowledge of federal and/or state government business processes. A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include food science, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental health or a related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3531

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.